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The Department of World Languages invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in ESL and TESOL, starting in fall 2011. ABD with concentration in TESOL, Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, or Educational Leadership with a strong ESL and TESOL background required, Doctorate preferred. Teaching responsibilities of this position include ESL and TESOL courses in our ESL, MA-TESOL, MI-TESOL (Peace Corps), TESOL minor, and TESOL Graduate Certification programs including ESL from IEP to graduate level EAP, methods and materials, testing, and educational linguistics.

The successful candidate will show promise for research in the area of Teaching and Learning. This position also involves supervision of student teachers and administrative duties. Successful experience in teaching ESL/EFL courses and ESOL teacher preparation courses preferred. Previous overseas teaching experience/knowledge of a foreign language expected.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2010. Flexible Deadline: Position open until filled.

All applications must be made online at the application URL below - Posting #FA1126E. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and three letters of reference.

Founded in 1849, Eastern Michigan University enrolls nearly 23,000 students who are served by over 2,000 faculty and staff, both on-campus, off-campus and electronically. Located in culturally and environmentally diverse southeastern Michigan, characterized by metropolitan growth and economic transformation, Eastern Michigan University is in an environment rich in academic, research, technological, and recreational resources.